associate news
Auto Claims Assist’s Ian Budsworth elected to the CHO Supervisory Board
On the 12th November 2025 Ian Budsworth, Managing Director at Auto Claims Assist, officially joined the Supervisory Board of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO).
ARAG UK picks up global award for AI Legal Assistant Innovation of the Year
Prestigious LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program recognises companies and products driving innovation in the global legal industry
OneAdvanced launches UK’s first legal compliance AI agents designed to combine file reviews and matter quality
OneAdvanced are proud to announce the launch of the UK and Ireland’s first AI agents designed to automate compliance monitoring and firm-wide matter analysis for law firms, solidifying OneAdvanced’s role at the forefront of legal innovation in the UK.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders Podcast: How to be a successful compliance officer
In episode 25, Eloise Butterworth, head of risk and compliance at Hive Risk, shares her experience of how law firms can embed compliance into their culture, build trust across teams, and prepare for the future.
How direct access barristers can accept fees on account – without holding client money
For direct access barristers, dospay’s TPMA structure offers a straightforward route to accepting fees on account while remaining fully compliant with Bar Standards Board rules.
Beyond phone hacking: new challenges in media law
Media law continues to face new pressures, reflecting the rise of social media, the increasing importance of data protection, and growing expectations around public communication.
Training and governance gaps leave firms exposed under new data regime
VinciWorks survey reveals that fewer than 2% of organisations are fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training emerging as the single biggest compliance gap.
Women in clinical negligence: Part 3
ARAG has been speaking to a number of women working in clinical negligence about their experiences and views on this challenging but extremely rewarding area of law.
Search Acumen comments on interest rate decision and impact on property market
Today’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% reflects the Bank of England’s continued caution in balancing growth against inflation, that, while stable, remains elevated at 3.8%.
SME Law firms strengthen cyber resilience and client trust with enterprise-grade protection from Access Managed Services
UK law firms of all sizes can now benefit from enhanced cyber security as Access Managed Services (AMS), part of Access Legal introduces Microsoft 365 Defender Suite Security (formerly E5 Security) into its managed services portfolio.
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Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
